Posts on ‘mental health’

Mental Health Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

Written by Noemi Flores, MSW, SWC Taking care of our mental health is an act of self love. In this month of May where we focus on Mental Health Awareness, may we be reminded that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Below are some recommendations to help you make a […]

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Healing Hearts Mardi Gras Masquerade!

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

  Let the Good Times Roll! Grab your mask and join us for a night in the Big Easy! Let’s get jazzy as we raise money for much needed mental health services in our community. Come out and enjoy: Catered Themed Dinner! Live Brass Jazz Band! Live & Silent Auctions! Healing Hearts Award! Costume Contest! […]

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Nature and Mental Health

Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

Written by Jody Pierce, LCSW, ED The old adage, “just stop and smell the roses,” is really great advice as it turns out! Besides slowing us down if we’re harried or our thoughts are running wild, the idea of focusing on and appreciating nature uplifts us emotionally. Doing things that connect us to nature are […]

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Mental Health Crisis: The Growing Need for Accessible, Affordable Care

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Article by Rian Razo, MA Imagine this. You haven’t been feeling like yourself for a while now. Days go by and you notice you have been feeling more anxious and stressed. You recently lost your job due to company cutbacks and have lost your insurance. Your family has noticed that you have been irritable and […]

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A Broader Perspective on Mental Health

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

Article by:  Noemi Flores, MSW, CSW As a bilingual/bicultural woman with Mexican roots, I have always made it a priority to immerse myself in both my cultures as well as my husband’s Central American roots. Many individuals, just like me, are familiar with the struggle of juggling two languages, two or three cultures, and a […]

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The Power of Gratitude

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021

Article by Laura Gutierrez, LPC Humans struggle with a bias known as Negativity Bias. The negativity bias highlights our human tendency to give more importance to negative experiences than to positive or neutral experiences. Some people have a stronger tendency to engage in this bias to the point that it can become crippling, but we […]

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Do You Need A Mental Health Break?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2021

Article by Kelly Webb, Intern Simone Biles did. Over the past couple of weeks, the world has watched the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo with excitement and anticipation. An Olympics delayed an entire year, due to a 100-year pandemic. We’ve watched the anxiety-filled moments, heartbreaking endings and the glory of an athlete becoming an Olympian. As […]

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Are You Ready to Start Counseling?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

Article by Laura A. Gutierrez, LPC Anyone at any given moment in their lives can benefit from counseling services. There is a misconception that counseling is only for people who struggle with severe mental health issues. The truth is, every human being on this planet has a built-in drive towards personal growth and self-actualization. People […]

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Community Support Access Line

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

We are here for you. We know that these times are proving difficult for our communities collectively and as individuals and families. It is taking a toll on our peace of mind and our mental health. If you are finding yourself needing a little bit of extra support, we can help. We have decided to […]

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The Problem with New Year’s Health Goals and Some Tips

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

 Putting pressure on January to start a new health journey is daunting and quite frankly, arbitrary. Anyone can make steps, large or small, starting today to take action to make positive changes. Waiting until January 1st or 2nd can actually trigger people into worse behavior prior to the new year. There is a kind of […]

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